Fultondale High School vs Gardendale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fultondale High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 6–12
848 students
Gardendale Elementary School
Gardendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Fultondale High School Birmingham, Alabama | Gardendale Elementary School Gardendale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 304 | #289 of 699 |
| National rank | #15201 of 16,910 | #24195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 848 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Birmingham | Gardendale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardendale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 20.4).
- •Gardendale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Gardendale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Gardendale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 71.6%).
- •Fultondale High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.4).
- •Fultondale High School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 700.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fultondale High School better than Gardendale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardendale Elementary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 20.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fultondale High School and Gardendale Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Gardendale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fultondale High School: 848. Gardendale Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fultondale High School and Gardendale Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Fultondale High School is 252nd of 304 and Gardendale Elementary School is 289th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).